Finally upped this to the 5 it deserves. Moonchild was holding me back but the other 4 tracks are simply fantastic. Anyone agree with me that 21st Century Schizoid Man is the first true metal song ever? There were hard and loud songs before it, but I can't think of anything older that is as heavy.

This album is one of a very few that can be classified as 'The one that started it all' class of progressive rock albums. However this album at this point in time maybe able to be considered to be a crossover to Jazz Fusion or Eclectic.

I listend to Schizoid man and in the court. Both are great, but i think you kind of exaggerated your description on the title track. Yeah, its a great song, but it doesnt demolish my definition of "epic". Now i just need money and a ride to the mall...